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Yankees-Ichiro Trade: Brian Cashman Balks at Giving Up Too Much

New York Yankees acquired Ichiro Suzuki on Monday afternoon in what, at first glance, appears to be a savvy move by the Bombers’ general manager, Brian Cashman.

The move gives the Yankees a proven, veteran outfielder with speed, even at the age of 38, and a solid defensive presence in the outfield.

This deal speaks volumes about Cashman’s reticence in making a truly big splash—one that could put the Yankees in the driver’s seat to not only win the American League East, but the World Series in October.

By surrendering DJ Mitchell, an average prospect with very limited MLB experience, and Danny Farquhar, a player the Yankees only recently picked up off waivers, the move signals Cashman’s desire  not ...

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